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Diaz is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Seattle.

The Rangers have alternated starts at catcher over their last six games, and it's Diaz's turn to sit out. Danny Jansen will be behind the dish in Thursday's rubber match.

Diaz is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Diaz was behind the dish for the first two games of the series, so he'll take a seat during Thursday's matinee. Christian Vazquez will catch for the Astros and is situated in the No. 9 slot in the batting order.

Jensen went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Jensen has contributed six homers over his last 12 games, going 13-for-44 (.295) in that span. The catcher is thriving out of the leadoff spot with his recent power surge. Overall this year, he's batting .229 with a .761 OPS, 23 homers, 69 RBI, 70 runs scored, 29 doubles, two triples and two stolen bases over 136 contests.

Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Wednesday that Rutschman was given a cortisone injection in his right elbow following Monday's game versus the Angels, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

It explains why Rutschman is missing a second straight start Wednesday. The catcher suffered a hyperextended elbow in late August and has been dealing with nagging soreness off-and-on since. Tracy said that Rutschman is expected back in the lineup Friday against the Royals following the team's day off Thursday.

Rutschman is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Angels.

It's the second straight day that Rutschman's name has not appeared in Boston's starting lineup. He's dealt with a hyperextended right elbow recently and that issue could be flaring up again, though the Red Sox have yet to reveal whether Rutschman is hurt or is simply resting. Mickey Gasper is doing the catching for the Red Sox in Wednesday's series finale.

Heim is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Blue Jays.

After starting at catcher in the first two games of the series, Heim will get a breather during Wednesday's finale. It will be Brian Serven behind the dish and batting eighth for the Athletics.

Jeffers is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Detroit.

Jeffers had started nine consecutive contests at catcher, so he's earned a day to rest during Wednesday's matinee. Victor Caratini will be behind the plate and will bat eighth in the rubber match.

Jansen went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Tuesday's 10-5 win over the Mariners.

Jansen helped put the game out of reach with a three-run homer in the fifth inning to extend Texas' lead to 9-3. Since returning from the injured list Aug. 18, the catcher is batting .206 with three home runs, one double and eight RBI over 12 games.

Langeliers (knee) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Langeliers has missed most of the second half after undergoing a meniscectomy on his right knee July 28, but after a speedy recovery, the 28-year-old backstop could be ready to return to the Athletics' lineup by the time the team begins its next road trip next Tuesday. He is expected to work exclusively as a designated hitter for the rest of the season, which means Jonah Heim and Brian Serven will continue to split starts behind the plate after Langeliers is activated.

Diaz isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

Diaz will take a seat Tuesday after collecting a base hit in each of his last five starts. Danny Jansen will fill in as Texas' catcher and bat ninth.